Missing Workouts Leads to Dropping Out

     Sometimes we go through life stumbling along the road of good intentions. We intend to begin an exercise program or we intend to get in that workout today. But intentions alone are not enough to get the job done. We know the importance of a proper exercise program and are aware of the many health benefits that will enhance our life.

When you first begin an exercise program, you probably have a goal in mind. Maybe it is to become stronger, lose some weight, have more energy, or simply look better in your clothes. Exercising consistently has many health benefits, and, knowledge of those benefits can be used to motivate you to stick to your exercise program consistently.

It's a continuous cycle, so, first, become aware of the benefits of exercise. Next, use that knowledge to inspire you to begin your exercise program. Stick with that exercise program on a consistent basis and reap the personal rewards of those benefits. You will find that when you experience the benefits firsthand you will become even more motivated to continue to exercise consistently.

We hear and read a lot about exercising every day. Sometimes this type of pressure makes us not want to exercise at all, because we know we won't commit to it or be able to do it long term.. However, do you think it would be easier if you just committed to two days (or two sessions) per week?

That would go a long way towards your health and fitness goals and will make a big difference over the course of a year. More importantly, you would begin to create a habit and lifestyle change and once you have that it is only a matter of time before you achieve your results.

The key to long-term exercise is to be aware that motivation levels come and go and what got you moving yesterday may not do a darn thing to get you going today. Beware of missing your exercise session as the one day that you decide to miss could be the last workout for a year.

Long-term consistent exercise is not a physical issue, it is a mental one. No one makes a conscious decision to stop exercising but everyone who has stopped exercising began by "missing once." That one miss led to another, then another and before you know it you are a non exerciser.

An important key to long-term training is to understand the mental risk associated with missing "one workout." Missing one workout will not hurt you physically but mentally, however, missing a workout permanently breaks the habit of training - until you get to do your next exercise session.

It will never work for you long term if you approach exercise as something you do just to get in shape for swimsuit season. Somehow you have to get your head around the fact that staying strong and fit is a lifetime event. All of us need to be in it for the long haul.

If you have a bad day at your work, you don't quit work. You go back and it is the same with exercise. You need to realize and accept that you will have ups and downs with your exercise routine just as you will in every aspect of your life, and commit to seeing it through. Keep it simple, remember, just two days a week and set yourself up for success.

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